The market town of Penrith is located in the English county of Cumbria, in the northwestern par of the country. Penrith provides convenient access to the Peak District, which is only three miles away, but visitors will find plenty of attractions within the town itself, such as Penrith Castle, which dates from the 14th century, and the two prehistoric structures known as Mayburgh Henge and King Arthur's Round Table. Visitors will also find several charming tea shops, restaurants and a variety of comfortable hotels.
The Temple Sowerby House Hotel occupies a building dating from 1727, set on two acres of traditional walled gardens located midway between Penrith and Abbleby and just a few minutes from the Northern Lake District. The hotel offers 12 individually styled bedrooms. All rooms feature beds with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, luxury toiletries, satellite television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Some rooms additionally feature aqua-spa baths and walk-in showers with hydro-therapy body jets. The hotel's restaurant holds two AA Rosettes and serves contemporary and traditional British cuisine for dinner.
Temple Sowerby House Hotel
Temple Sowerby
Penrith
United Kingdom
011-44-017683-61578
templesowerby.com
The family-run Westmorland Hotel is located on the edge of the Lake District and offers 50 guest rooms. All rooms feature satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, coffee-making facilities and organic, locally made toiletries. Facilities include a lounge with real log fire and a nearby farm shop. The Westmorland's restaurant holds an AA Rosette and serves British cuisine prepared using locally sourced produce.
Westmorland Hotel
Westmorland Place
Near Orton
Penrith
Cumbria CA10 3SB
United Kingdom
011-44-015396-24351
westmorlandhotel.com
The Lounge Hotel and Bar is situated in Penrith's town center. This boutique-style hotel offers a choice of guest rooms along with a three-bedroom luxury apartment. All rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access, plasma televisions and coffee-making facilities. A full cooked breakfast is included in rates, and guests can enjoy coffee, drinks and snacks throughout the day, as well as lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch, in the lounge
The Lounge Hotel and Bar
Mitre House, King St.
Penrith
Cumbria CA11 7AJ
United Kingdom
011-44-01768-866-395
theloungehotelandbar.co.uk
